Worker dies after Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti tower partially collapses

The 13th century Torre dei Conti in Rome partially collapsed during renovation work. One worker who was extracted from the rubble died soon after, officials said.

• 18H ago

Medieval building partially collapses in Rome

The historic Torre dei Conti in Rome, Italy, partially collapsed twice on Monday during renovations, trapping at least one worker in the rubble and critically injuring another. These videos show the moment of the second collapse and its aftermath.

• 21H ago
• 08:54

Avalanche kills 5 climbers, including dad and his teen daughter

Two men and a woman were recovered dead on Saturday, while the bodies of a man and his 17-year-old daughter were found on Sunday.

• Nov 3

A Long Way From Home

From the archive: In this report from Aug. 15, 2008, "48 Hours" investigates the case of the American student who was jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

• Sep 13
• 42:51

Renowned journalist's car explodes minutes after his daughter walks by

The blast destroyed the car, damaged another family car next to it, and damaged the front gate of Sigfrido Ranucci's home.

• Oct 17

3 Italian police killed as evicted residents allegedly blow up farmhouse

Officials in Italy say a house explosion that killed 3 police was a deliberate attack by residents who had previously resisted eviction.

• Oct 14

Pope hospitalized with respiratory infection

Pope Francis has been hospitalized with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff is expected to receive treatment for several days. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Rome to discuss the breaking news.

• Mar 29, 2023
• 03:10

Tourist mistaken for wanted fugitive spends nearly a month in prison

The tourist found out he shares a name with a wanted criminal, previously sentenced to two years in prison in Italy for aggravated theft.

• Sep 22

How fast could a car possibly drive, on a boat?

A driver in a Ferrari SF90 appears to have set a new record for the top speed achieved on a boat, racing down the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

• Sep 19

How Giorgio Armani built a multibillion-dollar fashion empire

Armani never relinquished control over the multibillion-dollar company he created, a key to his enormous success.

• Sep 5

Giorgio Armani's legacy in the fashion world

Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Over five decades, he revolutionized fashion and built a multibillion dollar brand. Nicole Phelps, director of Vogue Runway, joined CBS News to discuss Armani's life.

• Sep 4
• 02:33

How Giorgio Armani made Italian fashion soar

Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company announced. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Chris Livesay break down Armani's legacy.

• Sep 4
• 04:00

Giorgio Armani, top Italian fashion designer, dies at 91, his company says

Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company says in a statement.

• Sep 4

The Vatican's Orphans

For decades, unwed mothers in Italy were pressured to give up children born out of wedlock. Thousands were sent to America. Now, some families are reuniting and looking for answers.

• Jul 20
• 13:23

Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.

Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.

• Aug 23

Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 attack on Nord Stream gas pipelines

A Ukrainian man arrested in Italy is believed to have helped coordinate an attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and Europe.

• Aug 21

Flight makes emergency landing in Italy after pilot forced to cut engine

Condor Airlines flight DE3665 was flying from Greece to Germany when passengers saw flames at the rear of an engine.

• Aug 19

Italy's Mount Vesuvius, a popular tourist destination, closes over wildfire

Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius​, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.

• Aug 10

Italy OK's $15.5 billion construction of world's longest suspension bridge

A long-delayed and debated span linking the Italian mainland with Sicily cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, allowing work to begin on what would be the world's longest suspension bridge.

• Aug 6

Pope thrills hundreds of thousands of young Catholics at youth festival

For the past week, these bands of young Catholics from around the world have poured into Rome for their special Jubilee celebration.

• Aug 2

Italian palace nixes concert by Russian conductor who supports Putin

Renowned Russian conductor Valery Gergiev's concert in an Italian palace has been canceled without explanation amid an uproar over his support for Vladimir Putin.

• Jul 23

Daredevil Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident in Italy

Felix Baumgartner made global headlines in 2012 when he jumped from the stratosphere and parachuted down to a landing in New Mexico.

• Jul 18

Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii

The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.

• Jul 15

Alleged leader of Italian mafia arrested in Colombia

Police identified the suspect as Giuseppe Palermo, who was wanted under an Interpol red notice calling for his arrest in 196 countries.

• Jul 12

Lufthansa CEO's wife involved in fatal car accident in Italy

Vivian Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, released a statement following the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Sardinia.

• Jul 11

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